Music Education
UAB's Graduate Music Education program consists of a Master of Arts in Education (MAEd) degree in Arts Education for teaching Music (choral and instrumental). This MAEd in Music leads to teacher certification from the Alabama State Department of Education for teaching choral and instrumental music in grades P-12. It consists of an alternative track for teachers seeking initial teacher certification and a traditional track for certified teachers seeking advanced certification.
The Arts Education program in Music is housed in the Department of Curriculum and Instruction (School of Education) and is implemented in collaboration with the Music Department (College of Arts and Sciences). This program's first purpose is to train educators in meeting the evolving needs of learners in grades P-12 within today's rapidly changing society. Its second purpose is to deliver cutting-edge instruction through a standards-based, inquiry-focused approach that prepares educators to use state-of-the-art instructional strategies in their own classrooms. Its third purpose is to ensure that a quality program is available to pre-service within commuting distance of UAB and to in-service teachers across the state of Alabama.
Prospective students should contact the Music Education Coordinator, Dr. Cara Morantz, at morantz@uab.edu (205-996-5827), or the Chair of the Department of Music, Dr. Patrick Evans, at patricke@uab.edu, or the Chair of the Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Dr. Kathleen Clark, at kclark5@uab.edu (205-996-8786).
For detailed information regarding admission requirements for the School of Education and Human Sciences graduate programs, please visit the Admissions Requirements website at https://www.uab.edu/education/studentservices/admission-requirements.
Master of Arts in Education: Arts Education - Music Traditional Master's Program
The M.A.Ed. in Arts Education with a concentration in Music Education leads to Class A certification in choral music or instrumental music. The minimum GPA required for certification is 3.25. This is a fully online master's degree.
| Requirements | Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| MU 521 | Foundations of Graduate Study in Music | 3 |
| MU 615 | Technology in Music Instruction | 3 |
| MU 629 | Music Research | 3 |
| MU 631 | Advanced Methods of Teaching Music N-6 | 3 |
| Choral or Instrumental Music Methods Course | 3 | |
| Advanced Methods of Teaching Secondary Choral Music | ||
| Advanced Methods for Teaching Secondary Instrumental Music | ||
| Music History | 3 | |
| Music Literature Seminar | ||
| American Music | ||
| Music in World Cultures | ||
| Music Theory | 3 | |
| Modal Counterpoint | ||
| Orchestration | ||
| Form and Analysis | ||
| Contemporary Techniques | ||
| Elective: music or education | 3 | |
| Concert Choir | ||
| Chamber Singers | ||
| Wind Symphony | ||
| Jazz Ensemble | ||
| Private Lessons: Voice | ||
| Private Lessons: Flute | ||
| Private Lessons: Oboe | ||
| Private Lessons: Clarinet | ||
| Private Lessons: Saxophone | ||
| Private Lessons: Bassoon | ||
| Private Lessons: Trumpet | ||
| Private Lessons: French Horn | ||
| Private Lessons: Trombone | ||
| Private Lessons: Euphonium | ||
| Private Lessons: Tuba | ||
| Private Lessons: Percussion | ||
| Private Lessons: Violin | ||
| Private Lessons: Viola | ||
| Private Lessons: Cello | ||
| Private Lessons: Bass | ||
| Private Lessons: Guitar | ||
| Private Lessons: Piano | ||
| Independent Studies | ||
| The Evolution of Jazz | ||
| Topics in Music Theory | ||
| Positive Behavioral Supports | ||
| Introduction to Educational Research Design | ||
| Education courses | ||
| ECY 600 | Introduction to Exceptional Learner | 3 |
| Total Hours | 27 | |
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ECY 600 is required if a Survey of Special Education course was not completed previously. If a student needs to take ECY 600, this course can serve as the elective.
Master of Arts in Education: Arts Education - Music Fifth Year Alternative Master's Program
The Alternative M.A.Ed. in Arts Education with a concentration in music education leads to Class Alt A certification in choral music or instrumental music. This program consists of 42-45 hours and requires a minimum GPA of 3.25.
| Requirements | Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| Required Education Courses | ||
| ECY 600 | Introduction to Exceptional Learner | 3 |
| EDR 521 | Reading in Content Areas | 1 |
| EHS 597 | Teaching and Learning in Diverse Classrooms | 3 |
| EPR 511 | Measurement and Evaluation in Education Secondary Ed | 3 |
| Measurement and Evaluation in Education ECE | ||
| EHS 690 | Intern Seminar in Sec Edu | 1 |
| EMU 690 | Internship in Music Education | 6 |
| Required Music Courses | ||
| MU 521 | Foundations of Graduate Study in Music | 3 |
| MU 531 | Methods of Teaching Music | 3 |
| MU 615 | Technology in Music Instruction | 3 |
| MU 629 | Music Research | 3 |
| Music Theory (choose 3 hours) | 3 | |
| Modal Counterpoint | ||
| Orchestration | ||
| Form and Analysis | ||
| Contemporary Techniques | ||
| Music History (choose 3 hours) | 3 | |
| Music Literature Seminar | ||
| American Music | ||
| Music in World Cultures | ||
| Applied Music (student's field) | 2 | |
| Private Lessons: Voice | ||
| Private Lessons: Flute | ||
| Private Lessons: Oboe | ||
| Private Lessons: Clarinet | ||
| Private Lessons: Saxophone | ||
| Private Lessons: Bassoon | ||
| Private Lessons: Trumpet | ||
| Private Lessons: French Horn | ||
| Private Lessons: Trombone | ||
| Private Lessons: Euphonium | ||
| Private Lessons: Tuba | ||
| Private Lessons: Percussion | ||
| Private Lessons: Violin | ||
| Private Lessons: Viola | ||
| Private Lessons: Cello | ||
| Private Lessons: Bass | ||
| Music Ensemble (student's field) choose 2 hours | 2 | |
| Concert Choir | ||
| Wind Symphony | ||
| Jazz Ensemble | ||
| Total Hours | 39 | |
A concentration is required
| Requirements | Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| Choral Concentration | ||
| MU 532 | Methods I: Choral Music | 3 |
| MU 562 | Methods II: Choral Music | 3 |
| Total Hours | 6 | |
| Requirements | Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| Instrumental | ||
| MU 533 | Methods I: Instrumental Music | 3 |
| MU 563 | Methods II: Instrumental Music | 3 |
| Total Hours | 6 | |
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May not be required if previously completed